Only 17% of UK public sector organisations anticipate a
significant IT budget increase this year, despite the fact that 79%
expect to invest in new software and licences.
Almost 200 public sector organisations took part in a survey
conducted by Centennial Software, which says the figures hint
at a gulf between the government’s expectations and the IT needs of
its users.
The survey shows 40% of organisations state that their IT
budgets will remain static in the coming year, while 16% expect
their spending to fall.
The public sector isn’t losing much sleep over software
compliance and fines either, with only 34% ranking these as top
worries for the coming year, prioritising staffing and security
instead.
The survey found that 47% believed they had
appropriate licences for their software.
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